Clinical analysis of phacoemulsification combined with trabeculectomy in patients with angle-closure glaucoma and cataract with high intraocular pressure.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of phacoemulsification combined with trabeculectomy and phacoemulsification after trabeculectomy in patients with angle-closure glaucoma and cataract with high intraocular pressure. Methods We divided 32 eyes of 32 patients with angle-closure glaucoma and cataract with high intraocular pressure into 2 groups. Phacoemulsification combined with trabeculectomy were performed in group 1,and phacoemulsification after trabeculectomy were performed in group 2. The intraocular pressure,visual acuity,and complications were determined. Results In these 2 groups,the intraocular pressure decreased and the visual acuity increased 1 week after the surgery,without statistical significance. No serious complication was found in these 2 groups. Conclusion It is effective and safe to perform phacoemulsification combined with trabeculectomy in patients with angle-closure glaucoma and cataract with high intraocular pressure.